Sorrento Inlaid Wood Factory

We knew the shops in piazza tasso were a lot more expensive than many of the others but not being as familiar with sorrento as some other parts of the area we weren t sure where to start looking for other shops factories.

Sorrento inlaid wood factory.

It consists of cutting thin strips of various types of precious woods and then gluing them in a refined decoration on various objects including music boxes small tables picture frames and many others. Historical background of inlaid wood work of sorrento the inlaid wood items are a decorative work performed by cutting layering and pasting together various sheets of woods with chiaroscuro effects obtained by the different colours of veneer. Our work is carried out following the traditional technique of sorrento wood inlay on all types of wood. Marquetry has been considered the greatest expression of artisanry in sorrento since the nineteenth century.

It specializes in execution of inlaid wood furniture tableware gift lamps and home accessories. Art then passed to giuseppe who still produces boxcaps trays and bomboniers inlaid with the love and passion of a time the same love he has also transferred to his son salvatore. Sorrento is known for their inlaid wood and this place has the best selection and more importantly prices in the area. After shopping in sorrento i could not believe our luck when we stumbled on notturno s factory store.

The inlay shop gargiulo was founded in 1936 by uncle gaetano who since childhood began to work the wood and learn the art of sorrento tarsia. Thanks that s exactly what i was hoping to hear. We got a short lecture about the process for making inlaid wood objects which was interesting. Each inlaid item is unique which increases its value over time.

Our guide said this was the only industry in sorrento other than hosting tourists. The mastellone giuseppe has a long experience in the production of inlaid wood works. Location wise it s a little about 2 3 blocks off the main square into more of a neighborhood but worth the short walk. The mastellone giuseppe has a long experience in the production of inlaid wood works.

It present on the international market for over 20 years in projects of villas and luxury residences. It s an actual factory so they offer demonstrations as well. The same lovely inlaid woodworking crafts were 50 off in the factory store and were not seconds. Our work is carried out following the traditional technique of sorrento wood inlay on all types of wood.

Ivan who spoke fluent english gave a quick tour of the wood working facility and gave great recommendations for restaurants and other sights. It specializes in execution of inlaid wood furniture tableware gift lamps and home accessories.